As US lawmakers consider bills that would require 3D printers to detect and block the production of firearm components, longtime 3D printing policy expert Michael Weinberg once weighed in again on a debate he has been part of for more…
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Protecting 3D Printing Designs: MakerWorld Introduces Creator Copyright Program
As 3D printing grows in popularity, creators increasingly face unauthorized copying and sales of their designs. Digital platform and community for 3D printing creators MakerWorld’s new Creator Copyright Protection Program addresses this problem, providing procedural support, streamlined reporting, and international…
Adafruit Warns of Flaws in the New Firearm Screening Bills
3D printed firearms have become a growing concern for law enforcement in recent years. Lawmakers and online platforms have introduced new restrictions targeting both the weapons themselves and the digital files used to produce them. Now two states are attempting…
New Bill Seeks to Limit 3D Printed Firearms, Faces Legal and Practical Hurdles
Washington State House Bill 2321 has sparked debate by proposing new technical restrictions on 3D printers to stop them from producing a firearm or illegal firearm parts. Backed by multiple House sponsors, the proposal is still under committee review, making…
Roboze Systems Receive Nannen-sei Certification for Polymer Parts in Japanese Railways
Roboze, a company developing additive manufacturing systems for processing superpolymers and composite materials, has obtained Japan’s Nannen-sei certification for components produced in ULTEM 9085 using its ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED and ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT platforms. The certification confirms compliance with the…
New York Unveils First-in-Nation Plan to Block 3D Printed Guns
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a legislative proposal that would make the state the first in the country to require 3D printer manufacturers to block the creation of guns and gun components. The bill is designed to curb…
U.S. blocks additive manufacturing systems tied to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from defense procurement
Additive manufacturing has been formally brought under U.S. defense procurement restrictions through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Section 849 of the Act prohibits the Department of Defense from entering into contracts for certain additive manufacturing…
DNV updates 3D printing standard to cut costs and carbon emissions
DNV, a global independent energy expert and assurance provider, has released a revised edition of its additive manufacturing (AM) standard DNV-ST-B203, extending its scope to polymer parts and adding new sustainability and qualification requirements. Developed under the ProGRAM Joint Industry…
Creality rejects Bambu Lab MakerWorld’s claims of widespread model infringement, says no legal notice received
Creality has rejected allegations made by MakerWorld that thousands of 3D models published exclusively on its platform were reuploaded without consent to rival services, including Creality Cloud. The company said it has not been contacted by Bambu Lab or MakerWorld…
